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Imphal is the capital city of the Indian state of Manipur. Ruins of the Palace of Kangla, the royal seat of the erstwhile Kingdom of Manipur, are in the city centre, surrounded by a moat.HistoryThe Battle of Imphal took place between March and July 1944, during World War II.DemographicsThe Imphal metropolitan area is made up of Bijoy Govinda, Chingangbam Leikai, Imphal, Khongman, Khurai Sajor Leikai, Kiyamgei, Kongkham Leikai, Laipham Siphai, Lairikyengbam Leikai, Lamjaotongba, Lamshang, Langjing, Langthabal Kunja, Langthabal Mantrikhong, Lilong , Lilong, Naorem Leikai, Naoria Pakhanglakpa, Oinam Thingel, Porompat, Porompat Plan Area, Pangei, Sagolband, Takyel Mapal, Thongju and Torban .Geography and climateImphal is located at in extreme eastern India, with an average elevation of 786m. It has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa) with mild, dry winters and a hot monsoon season. July temperatures average about ; January is the coldest month, with average lows near. The city receives about 1320mm of rain, with June the wettest month. The highest recorded temperature was, on 22 May 2009, and the lowest temperature was on 10 January 1970.Tourist AttractionsKangla Kangla Fort is on the banks of the Imphal River, and is also known as the Palace of Kangla. Kangla means "dry land" in the Meitei language. The fort was the palace of King Pakhangba, and also has religious significance. In the fort are a number of temples, and it is surrounded on three sides by a lake.